AuthorTopic: Shi Shi Beach Washington State (Read 11712 times)

I will be visiting the U.S. during Dec - May and would like to shoot at Olympic N.P in Washington State. I would very much like to attempt to shoot a variation on the shot I've enclosed as an attachment.

Can I ask does anyone know when it is best to shoot this image. Is it for example a low spring water, high spring water or neap high or neap low ?

Any advice and or reference to website info' would be hugely appreciated.

Another variable on the fins shot is the sand. Weather/waves move sand in and out and can cover the fins to a large degree. Simple answer is that I'd plan on shooting with whatever you get when you're there. Weather is variable, it's a long drive from anywhere, and it's a 4 mile hike each way (1 mile of nice trail, 1 mile in mud & water, and 2 miles on the beach). Plan on making a couple visits if you can.

Check out Marc Adamus's image from there. He's got a great one, as do Chip Phillips and Kevin McNeal. If you trust the EXIF on Kevin's shot, his sunburst image was taken on July 31st so you won't be able to get that shot. I think the stuff with good water in the fins may be taken in the winter when storms scour out the sand... but that's no guarantee either. I've shot in January and the fins were fairly well covered then too.

Check out 'The Photographers Ephemeris' it will greatly help in your situation. Also check out the book offered there, 'Understanding Light with the Photographers Ephemeris', it will help you learn to use it. Link http://photoephemeris.com/

If the whole hike/camp thing gets too daunting, there are some other very nice beaches in that same area. Ruby Beach, First Beach, Second Beach come to mind. Here is one from Ruby Beach (not in the same league as Shi Shi, but a five minute walk from the parking lot):

Sanfairyanne, not sure if you will see this now as I just saw your Nov post on Shi Shi Beach and visiting it sometime by May "12? If this is still of interest let me know as I have been there seven times now and have three pictures on my web site at tmortensenimages.com. Could discuss this further and lead private tours there and best time is Oct-May as fog frequently June-Sept. thanks, Todd M.

Wolf, Thanks for call back and the feedback, "Yes" first time doing any forum and came across info on Shi Shi Beach. I will look to follow back tomorrow to introduce and participate more. Thanks again. Todd